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YOUTUBE (The Hill) - As war with Iran wages, gas prices, TSA shutdown causing massive headaches for travelers | Sunrise

Travelers complained of long waits, over the weekend — lasting hours in some cases — at security checkpoints at airports in Houston and New Orleans, which officials blamed on a government shutdown of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. President Donald Trump said Sunday that increasing prices of oil are “a very small price to pay” for “safety and peace” amid the U.S. conflict with Iran.

CENTERFORSECURITYPOLICY (Sam Faddis) - Dying of thirst in the Middle East?

Originally published by AND Magazine

History never fades away in the Middle East. What is ancient history to most Americans is alive and well in the minds of the people of this region. We would do well to remember that. In 1187, knights of the Crusader kingdoms in what is now Israel and Lebanon marched out into the desert to confront Islamic forces under the command of the Muslim General Saladin. What ensued sealed the fate of the Christians in the Middle East. As the Crusaders advanced, Saladin retreated and drew them into the desert. As he withdrew, however, Saladin posted cavalry at all springs along the route, denying the Christian forces access to water. His troops also set the brush on fire, choking the Crusaders in smoke. It was July. The heat was intense. The…Open

YOUTUBE (NewsNation) - Will Iran’s new supreme leader last? Debating next Middle East moves | Morning in America

Iran has chosen the late ayatollah’s son as its new supreme leader. How will that choice shape the U.S. and Israel’s approach to the war? Retired Lt. General Richard Newton and Maj. Gen. John F. King join “Morning in America” to discuss alongside NewsNation’s Kellie Meyer and Connell McShane. #Iran #Israel #US Start your day with "Morning in America," NewsNation's live three-hour national morning newscast hosted by Markie Martin. Weekdays starting at 6a/5C. #MorningInAmerica NewsNation is your source for fact-based, unbiased news for all Americans.